Direct Hire Industrial Electrician (Jr / Sr)

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Hire Industrial Electrician (Jr / Sr)
Location: Elgin, IL
2nd shift: 2pm to 10pm M-F 
Pay: $33-51 per hour based on experience 
Benefits: Full Benefits Package

Position Summary

Kelly is seeking Junior and Senior Industrial Electricians to support maintenance operations by troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems. This role plays a key part in keeping equipment running efficiently, minimizing downtime, and supporting ongoing maintenance projects within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform industrial electrical troubleshooting and repairs on production equipment
• Test, replace, and adjust fuses, solenoids, contactors, relays, switches, breakers, motor starters, and photo eyes
• Run conduit, pull wire, and complete electrical terminations
• Troubleshoot AC/DC control circuits, motors, drives, PLCs, and ladder logic
• Work with single? and three?phase systems (110V, 240V, 277V, 480V, 24V controls)
• Use volt/amp meters to diagnose electrical issues
• Perform basic pneumatic and hydraulic repairs
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
• Support electrical preventive maintenance and building maintenance
• Assist maintenance team members with troubleshooting as needed
• Work independently while maintaining strong communication with the team

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 8+ years of industrial electrical experience (level based on Jr/Sr classification)
• Strong industrial troubleshooting skills
• Experience with 480V, 3?phase systems
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with industrial facilities and systems
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel is a plus
• Ability to work overtime or weekends as needed

Tools & Equipment

• Volt/Amp meters
• Conduit benders
• Hand and power tools
• Computer and basic office equipment
• Tow motor and related maintenance equipment

Interested?  Apply today to join this dynamic team! Schedule a time directly with the recruiter using the following link

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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